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Visit to Pearl Harbor with Japanese Prime Minister

President Obama visits Pearl Harbor with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in honor of the 75th Anniversary of the attacks. Prime Minister Abe is the first leader of Japan to visit the Naval Base in Hawaii.

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Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act

President Obama signs the Clay Hunt Suicide Prevention for American Veterans (SAV) Act. The act is named after Clay Hunt, a Marine who served in both Iraq and Afghanistan, who tragically committed suicide in 2011.

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70th Anniversary of D-Day

President Obama visits Omaha Beach and meets with veterans who served in the Battle of Normandy during events commemorating the 70th anniversary of the D-Day invasion.

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Presentation of Medals of Honor

President Obama presents the Medal of Honor to 24 Army veterans—the largest group of recipients since World War II. 

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Death of Osama bin Laden

Osama bin Laden is killed in Abbottabad, Pakistan, in a raid led by US Navy SEALs. President Obama receives live updates in the White House Situation Room, and makes a Statement to the Nation at 11:35 p.m. Eastern Time.

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Trip to Afghanistan

President Obama makes an unannounced visit to Afghanistan, where he meets with President Karzai and spends time with U.S. military personnel.

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Presentation of the Medal of Honor

President Obama posthumously presents the Medal of Honor to Sergeant First Class Jared C. Monti, who was killed in action while serving in Afghanistan in 2006.

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